Blue, Moore, Green and Werrell are all charged with federal conspiracy
to commit wire and mail fraud. They voluntarily surrendered to authorities at the federal courthouse
in Raleigh. All were released pending trial. Further charges and arrests are expected. The arrests
came after a two-year joint investigation between the FBI and DOI-Criminal Investigations Division.
Rowland Police Department assisted in the investigation.

The Department of Insurance employs 20 sworn law enforcement officers
dedicated to investigating claims of insurance fraud. So far in 2009, these criminal investigators
have seen more than 174 cases successfully closed with more than $8.6 million in restitution and
recoveries, 47 criminal convictions and 86 arrests and 75 cases pending in court.

An estimated 10 cents of every dollar paid in premiums goes toward the
payment of fraudulent claims. To report suspected fraud, contact the Department of
Insurance Investigations Division at (919) 807-6840. Callers may remain anonymous.
Information is also available at the
NC-DOI Web site.